Product Design and Development - Materials Development 2

Mindlance • Beaverton, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Color Developer II supports seasonal color development and commercialization, analyzing color developments to ensure the best possible color execution is approved on time. The role uses color knowledge and collaboration skills to execute seasonal color direction and deliver on-time approvals for buy-ready commercialization.

The position works with Textile Development, Color Design, and Product Risk Engineering to assess potential risks and develop mitigation plans. It facilitates and tracks lab dips for seasonal initiatives while identifying and addressing color-development issues and challenges. The Color Developer II builds close working relationships with cross-functional partners and supports product development teams across Jordan, Energy, men’s and women’s sportswear, ACG (All Condition Gear), and skateboard.

The role is part of the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM) and the Color Development community. It is based onsite in Beaverton, Oregon, for a six-month duration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel, Textiles, or a related field, or two additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of two years of experience in color, textile, or product development.
• Knowledge of textiles and dye methods.
• Understanding of digital color measurement to review and approve lab dips.
• Ability to pass the Munsell Hue color test to determine visual color acuity.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with global partners.
• Knowledge of apparel and material construction, including garment construction.
• Strong organization and multitasking skills.
• Strong information-seeking skills and a drive to make things happen.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group.
• Self-starter and team-player attitude; able to work in a fast-paced team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLM systems or Natific, Digital Color Review-Spectro, Excel, or Word.
• Prior industry experience.
• Being organized and having enthusiasm for the role.
• Outgoing manner and comfort communicating with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Execute seasonal color direction and support on-time approvals for buy-ready commercialization.
• Analyze color developments to help ensure the best possible color execution is approved on time.
• Collaborate with Textile Development, Color Design, and Product Risk Engineering to identify potential risks and create mitigation plans.
• Facilitate and track lab dips for seasonal initiatives.
• Identify and address key issues and challenges in color development.
• Build working relationships with cross-functional partners and support seasonal color development across product development teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level